Simulation Modeling and Analysis of Reactive Power Compensation using Thyristor controlled LC Compensator in smart grid

Abstract

The Smart grid, regarded as the next-generation power grid, is considered as a promising solution for energy crisis. However, the development of smart grid brings many new challenges for power quality. Compared with traditional grid, the smart grid requires substantial renewable resources like the wind energy and the high demand of reactive power is one of the major power quality issues of wind farms.

                 In this thesis, a thyristor controlled LC (TCLC) compensator is proposed for dynamic reactive power compensation in smart grid. The simulations will be compared with traditional compensation methods.  The effectiveness of TCLC performance can be implemented using Matlab Simulink.